Andrea Becker-Abbott
Founder/CEO
Andrea Becker-Abbott is a Nationally-Certified Clinician, a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor, an Employee Assistance Professional, and the founder of Andrea and Associates Therapy Collective .
Andrea founded Andrea and Associates in August of 2022 to bring clients the experience of working with a therapy collective. Holistic, collaborative, and integrative, Andrea and Associates is always looking to work with other professionals to the extent that most effectively responds to clients’ individual and collective needs. From counseling and group therapy for individuals and families to multidisciplinary and holistic services, people’s needs vary. Andrea has a diverse background in mental health and substance use disorders.
As an advocate and mentor for people with substance use disorders, she has worked in the mental health/substance use field for 15 years. Before opening Andrea and Associates, LLC, Andrea began her career in substance use treatment at The Mc Call Foundation in Torrington, CT. In 2012, Andrea founded CurArt, where she helped individuals heal through Art therapies.
Our Collective
Eric Jacklin
LADC, CAC, ICADC, MS
Eric Jacklin has been working in addiction and mental health treatment programs since 2014. His background includes multiple levels of care - from working in a detox unit, several residential programs, court support services, and making presentations in family wellness workshops. Eric has been a Certified Addictions Counselor (CAC) since 2015; an Internationally Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor (ICADC) since 2018, and a Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor (LADC) through the State of Connecticut Department of Public Health since 2020. Eric cites specialties such as CBT, REBT, reframing, person-centered, and solution-focused therapies. He is also well-versed in 12-step recovery and harm-reduction approaches, and pathways to healing from trauma.
Teressa (Teri) Tanner
LPC, NCC
Teressa Tanner is a Licensed Professional Counselor who recently joined Andrea and Associates, LLC, bringing over 10 years of dedicated experience to her practice. She specializes in depression, anxiety, eating disorders, child education and advocacy, mild autism spectrum disorder, and co-parenting counseling. With a Bachelor's Degree in Justice and Law Administration and a Master's Degree in Clinical Counseling, Teressa offers a unique perspective that strengthens her advocacy for clients' needs. Her extensive background includes working with children and adults processing trauma, as well as supporting families through complex transitions and challenges.
Tanesha Jones
LCSW, Clinical Supervisor
As a clinician and founder of her own Professional Exchange Network, Tanesha is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families. She is experienced in working with grief and loss, depression, anxiety, and other severe progressive mental health disorders. She also provides parents and caregivers with interventions to help decrease problematic behaviors, improve emotional wellness, and their overall quality of life.
Brandon Becker
Operations Consultant
Brandon is our Operations Manager and billing specialist. With over 8 years of administrative experience, Brandon excels in putting clients first and keeping the office running smoothly.
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Brandon has a diverse background in office administration and is always ready to go the extra mile to make sure clients feel cared for and their needs are met while receiving services from Andrea and Associates, LLC.
Scott L. Bell
LPC, LADC, Recovery Coach
Scott is a dedicated counselor committed to helping clients work toward healing and self suffciency while emphasizing personal strengths. He is a honest and disciplined professional with 10 years of comprehensive experience in residential and outpatient care. He is a compassionate counselor focused on helping patients overcome personal obstacles. Diligent and resourceful professional with 10 years of hands-on experience diagnosing issues and cultivating personalized treatment plans. Scott is capable of treating mental health and substance use clients effectively and with great care. We are happy to have Scott as part of our therapy collective.
Charlatta Jones
LADC, LMSW,
Charlatta is a dedicated Licensed Social Worker and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor. Her work and expertise is with the incarcerated population, those with substance abuse and mental health disorders, as well as the youth and young adult population. She also does work in grief counseling.
Her goal is to reunify the family as a whole through healing and holistic therapy. In her spare time, she spends time volunteering
and serving her ministry and the community.
Kathy Daniels
Administrative Assistant and Clinical Coordinator
Introducing Kathy Daniels, our esteemed administrative assistant. With a wealth of diverse professional business experience, Kathy brings a unique set of skills to our team. She has previously worked and owned a medical Executive Recruiting Firm, served as a Human Resource Associate, practiced as a Reiki 1 Practitioner, advocated for individuals with disabilities, and showcased her artistic talents​
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Kathy's recent role as an Administrator has allowed her to demonstrate her innate ability to help people through her empathic and compassionate nature. She is dedicated to providing personal support to indiviudals suffering from mental health and substance use disorders., and is actively pursuing further education and professional development in this field. Kathy is currently undergoing training in art therapy and is working towards obtaining a certification to specialize in serving the population of individuals that are served by Andrea and Associates, LLC
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With her strong administrative skills, combined with her passion for supporting individuals in their mental health journeys, Kathy is an invaluable asset for our team. Her commitment to providing personalized care and her dedication to continuous learning make her an essential part of our therapy collective.
Michael Feliciano
CAC,CADC
Office Manager, Recovery Coach, Peer counselor
Michael is our newest addition to Andrea and Associates. He brings with him over 30 years of clinical experience in the substance abuse and mental health fields.
Michael is an individual in long-term recovery and provides insights on the concepts of 12-step recovery. Michael is a Certified Addiction Counselor through the Connecticut Department of Public Health and the Connecticut Certification Board.
Michael has provided support and guidance to countless individuals through their recovery process, both in his professional and personal journey.
Along with being a seasoned clinician, Michael is also a seasoned DJ. He owns and operates a successful DJ business, which he considers to be his passion, and uses this to also give back to the recovery community.